Mr Volanthen also paid tribute to Thai navy diver Saman Kunan, who died while replenishing oxygen canisters, saying his death was an “absolute tragedy” and brought a “bittersweet” taste to an otherwise “excellent” operation.

The IT consultant, in his 40s, and Mr Stanton, a fireman from Coventry who is in his 50s, reached the group nine days after they went missing deep within the labyrinth.

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